The 2025 Victorian Diversity All Stars matches, featuring emerging Indigenous and Multicultural footballers, will be held at Dandenong’s Shepley Oval on Wednesday, April 16.
The showcase matches for boys and girls provide opportunities for talented players, most of whom are not currently listed by a Coates Talent League under-18 team, to experience a Talent Pathways program and showcase their ability against talented peers.
Players who feature in the Victorian Diversity All Stars matches may be invited to trial for their Coates Talent League region’s under-18 squad for the 2026 season or be added to the current squad for the 2025 season.
All players who have been selected for the 2025 Victorian Diversity All Stars matches are aged between 16 to 18.
Wednesday’s talent showcase matches mark the third annual Victorian Diversity All Stars series, with the program first introduced in 2023.
This year’s matches will be played following the 2025 Marsh AFL National Development Championships U16 Girls match between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro.
The Victorian Diversity All Stars girls match will commence at 12:00pm and will be followed by a boys game at 2:00pm.
Teams will compete as Victoria Country and Victoria Metro, with the squads to be led by emerging coaches from within Coates Talent Lead programs.
Victorian Diversity All Stars – Girls
Wednesday, April 18 at 12:00pm
Shepley Oval
VICTORIA COUNTRY GIRLS
|
# |
NAME |
BIRTH |
CTL REGION |
CLUB |
|
1 |
Kayla Reilly |
2009 |
Geelong Falcons |
Peninsula Sharks |
|
2 |
Charlie Harvey |
2009 |
Geelong Falcons |
Lara |
|
3 |
Poppy Seers |
2009 |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Frankston Dolphins |
|
4 |
Willow Klaver |
2008 |
GWV Rebels |
East Point |
|
5 |
Ashanti Walker |
2008 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Shepparton United |
|
6 |
Nakiyah Fraser |
2008 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Barooga |
|
7 |
Tabatha Ingham |
2009 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Shepparton United |
|
8 |
Lilini Wijeratne |
2009 |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Tyabb |
|
9 |
Shaleah Cooper |
2007 |
Bendigo Pioneers |
Moama |
|
10 |
Constance Dodd |
2008 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Wodonga Raiders |
|
11 |
Kizzi Moore |
2008 |
GWV Rebels |
Redan |
|
12 |
Amber Cilliers |
2009 |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Balnarring |
|
14 |
Tahli Jackson |
2007 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Wodonga Raiders |
|
15 |
Claire Hardy |
2009 |
Bendigo Pioneers |
West Broken Hill |
|
16 |
Molly Gilligan |
2008 |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Langwarrin |
|
18 |
Rae-Marie Collins |
2007 |
Gippsland Power |
Newborough |
|
19 |
Monica Bartels |
2007 |
Gippsland Power |
Dalyston |
|
20 |
Aoife Benson |
2007 |
Gippsland Power |
Nar Nar Goon |
|
21 |
Kobie Collins |
2007 |
Gippsland Power |
Newborough |
|
23 |
Paylen Cargill |
2009 |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Cranbourne |
|
24 |
Ellie McKiernan |
2009 |
Bendigo Pioneers |
Mildura |
VICTORIA METRO GIRLS
|
# |
NAME |
BIRTH |
CTL REGION |
CLUB |
|
1 |
Emmy Graziano |
2007 |
Calder Cannons |
Research |
|
3 |
Sian Andrews |
2009 |
Calder Cannons |
Macedon |
|
4 |
Jennifer Sawyer |
2008 |
Eastern Ranges |
East Ringwood |
|
5 |
Kodie Daniel |
2009 |
Eastern Ranges |
Mitcham |
|
6 |
Zara Harrington |
2009 |
Eastern Ranges |
East Ringwood |
|
7 |
Chelsea Nunn |
2008 |
Eastern Ranges |
East Ringwood |
|
8 |
Harper Wild |
2007 |
Eastern Ranges |
East Ringwood |
|
9 |
Daisy Whyte |
2009 |
Northern Knights |
Yarrambat |
|
10 |
Madison Morgan |
2009 |
Northern Knights |
Montmorency |
|
13 |
Olivia Divitcos |
2009 |
Northern Knights |
Kew Comets |
|
14 |
Zoey Cummings |
2009 |
Northern Knights |
Montmorency |
|
15 |
Khimaya Georgiou |
2009 |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Kew Comets |
|
16 |
Jade Gundry |
2008 |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Waverley Park Hawks |
|
17 |
Katie Kim |
2008 |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Camberwell |
|
18 |
Zoe Wright |
2008 |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Waverley Park Hawks |
|
19 |
Zara Rayner |
2008 |
Sandringham Dragons |
Hampton Rovers |
|
20 |
Sarita Atluri |
2009 |
Sandringham Dragons |
St Peters |
|
22 |
PJ Martin |
2007 |
Sandringham Dragons |
East Brighton Vampires |
|
23 |
Cyan Van der merwe |
2007 |
Sandringham Dragons |
East Brighton Vampires |
|
24 |
Kai Malou |
2007 |
Western Jets |
Melton Centrals |
|
25 |
Nartasha Elbayeh |
2008 |
Western Jets |
Newport Power |
|
26 |
Ella Royston |
2007 |
Western Jets |
Spotswood |
COACHES
Victoria Country
Head Coach: Nathan Boyd; Assistant Coaches: Tash Heffernan and Alice Allett
Victoria Metro
Head Coach: Nicola Tenabel; Assistant Coaches: Simone Anderson, Emmerson Hitch, Ryan Pullen
Victorian Diversity All Stars – Boys
Wednesday, April 18 at 2:00pm
Shepley Oval
VICTORIA COUNTRY BOYS
|
# |
NAME |
BIRTH |
CTL REGION |
CLUB |
|
1 |
Alex Makuey |
2009 |
Geelong Falcons |
Colac |
|
2 |
John Tattersall |
2009 |
Geelong Falcons |
Ocean Grove |
|
3 |
Lockjak Nending |
2007 |
Bendigo Pioneers |
South Mildura |
|
4 |
Alex Krause |
2008 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Cobram |
|
5 |
Xavier Cook |
2008 |
Gippsland Power |
Lindenow |
|
6 |
Russell Clark |
2008 |
Bendigo Pioneers |
Yarrambat |
|
7 |
Tashaun Wright |
2006 |
GWV Rebels |
Darwin |
|
8 |
Wundarra Thomas |
2006 |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Rowville |
|
9 |
Oscar Roberts |
2007 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Wangaratta |
|
10 |
Michael Galway |
2007 |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Berwick |
|
11 |
Noah Forrest-Mabilia |
2007 |
Gippsland Power |
Phillip Island |
|
12 |
Tyler van der Heyden |
2007 |
Gippsland Power |
Longwarry |
|
13 |
Cody Welch |
2008 |
Gippsland Power |
Bunyip |
|
16 |
Sam Nending |
2008 |
Bendigo Pioneers |
South Mildura |
|
18 |
Paul Gatpan |
2008 |
Gippsland Power |
Moe |
|
20 |
Melvic Pambai |
2007 |
Bendigo Pioneers |
Golden Square |
|
21 |
Gawer Ruach |
2008 |
GWV Rebels |
Ballarat |
|
22 |
Clinton Edwards |
2008 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Shepparton United |
|
23 |
Archie Wyley |
2008 |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Langwarrin |
|
24 |
Jamaron Atkinson |
2007 |
Murray Bushrangers |
Rumbalara |
|
25 |
Kiir Manyiel |
2007 |
GWV Rebels |
East Point |
VICTORIA METRO BOYS
|
# |
NAME |
BIRTH |
CTL REGION |
CLUB |
|
1 |
Ahmad Abdallah |
2009 |
Calder Cannons |
Strathmore |
|
2 |
Samual Anderson |
2009 |
Eastern Ranges |
Wandin |
|
3 |
Sam Gregory |
2007 |
Eastern Ranges |
Seymour |
|
4 |
Rio Barry |
2007 |
Sandringham Dragons |
Old Scotch |
|
6 |
Harry McLennan |
2009 |
Northern Knights |
Fitzroy |
|
7 |
Coen McGrath |
2008 |
Calder Cannons |
Moonee Valley |
|
8 |
Jonas Kanga |
2009 |
Eastern Ranges |
Ringwood |
|
10 |
Ricky Hobson |
2008 |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Waverley Blues |
|
11 |
Jacob Bayley |
2008 |
Western Jets |
Altona |
|
12 |
Jad Naim |
2008 |
Calder Cannons |
Strathmore |
|
14 |
Olu Olalekan |
2008 |
Calder Cannons |
Gisborne Giants |
|
15 |
Myles Reynders |
2008 |
Eastern Ranges |
Boronia |
|
16 |
Zavier Galucho |
2009 |
Eastern Ranges |
Narre North Foxes |
|
17 |
Shaquarn Cox |
2007 |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Anakie |
|
18 |
Leo Gilla |
2007 |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Anakie |
|
19 |
Maahi Patel |
2008 |
Western Jets |
Williamstown CYMS |
|
20 |
Keanu Nadji |
2007 |
Sandringham Dragons |
St Bedes/Mentone |
|
22 |
Robbie King |
2009 |
Northern Knights |
Laurimar |
|
23 |
Isaac Gawne |
2007 |
Western Jets |
Williamstown CYMS |
|
24 |
Jamil Secka |
2008 |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Blackburn |
|
25 |
Marley Polydor |
2007 |
Eastern Ranges |
Ringwood |
|
41 |
Ben Nish |
2008 |
Sandringham Dragons |
Beaumaris |
|
42 |
Ruben Nagar |
2007 |
Sandringham Dragons |
Dingley |
COACHES
Victoria Country
Head Coach: Reuben William; Assistant Coaches: Nick Cox and Craig Black
Victoria Metro
Head Coach: Rich Morrow; Assistant Coaches: Ben Davis, Ali Hamad and Daniel Tabone
